Austin TX Suggestions?

[jgourd]

Haven't been to Gingerman yet, but I'm enjoyed my trip to the Flying Saucer on North Lamar.

Flying Saucer is OK. It's just too commercialized for me. I prefer smaller pubs with a large selection. But that's just me.

[leaky_porch]

It's not at the top of my list, but B.B. Rover's is near the Arboretum:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1207

[Dirk McLargeHuge]

Haven't been to Gingerman yet, but I'm enjoyed my trip to the Flying Saucer on North Lamar.

Flying Saucer is OK. It's just too commercialized for me. I prefer smaller pubs with a large selection. But that's just me.

My waitress had nice tits. Tits trump commercialism every time. Now if someone would only open a bar with waitresses in cheerleader outfits. . .

[BrewBum]

This will do for me.

http://www.tiltedkilt.com/

[stan]

I second the Ginger Man. Much less commercialized than FS.

As far as a market to run in for pickups, Whip In is not too shabby.
http://www.whipin.com/beer.html
Real Ale (Blanco) has some kickin brew.
Saint Arnold (Houston)
Rahr & Sons (Fort Worth)
Southern Star (Conroe) (in cans. that's right, cans.)

...all worth checking out, as far as TX local brews go, imho.

At the pub, however, you should also be able to find (512), Live Oak, Independence, Thirsty Planet, and Jester King all from Austin on tap. (not totally sure on TP, though) As mentioned elsewhere, Black Star Co-op is having their Grand Opening, and will have theirs as well as other locals on tap.

http://www.blackstar.coop/

[leaky_porch]

Spec's is also good if you're looking for a bottle(and can) shop. This is the one closest to the Arboretum:
http://specsonline.com/cgi-bin/showmap?store=62&

[Dirk McLargeHuge]

Spec's is also good if you're looking for a bottle(and can) shop. This is the one closest to the Arboretum:
http://specsonline.com/cgi-bin/showmap?store=62&

I could live in Spec's.

[stan]

I could live in Spec's.

ditto, no doubt.

i forgot they had spec's in austin now. i used to go walk and drool in the ones in houston when i lived closer to them. i just wish we could get them to open one in dfw...